GOP Lawmakers Accuse President of Overreaching His Authority in Use of 'Pen and Phone'

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's declaration in Tuesday's State of the Union address that he will resort to using executive power to advance his policy goals drew fire from Republicans who believe he is overreaching his authority.

Mr. Obama's promise to use executive orders to get around a gridlocked Congress exacerbated mounting GOP frustration with previous administrative actions in areas such as immigration and the health...